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1993 Suzuki Swift - Discharged Battery

In case you encounter a '93 Suzuki Swift (3 door models with VIN#s up to JS2AC35S3N5101623 and 4 door models with VIN#s up to JS2AE35S9N5101362) that have lost their get-up-and-go (repetitively discharged battery), check the door switches that control the dome light prior to changing the alternator. (Bosch Reman. p/n AL4500X, AL4501X) The original design of the switch has a flange which breaks away from the barrel or housing. This causes the switch to remain closed, in turn causing a constant drain on the battery. If you find a suspect or damaged switch, replace it with a late style switch (Suzuki p/n 37670-60A01).

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